MV Agusta Brutale 990R vs Ducati Monster S4R S Testastretta (2011)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the MV Agusta Brutale 990Rstacks up against the Ducati Monster S4R S Testastretta. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecMV Agusta Brutale 990RDucati Monster S4R S Testastretta
Model year20112008
Price
Engine998 cc998 cc
Horsepower139 hp128 hp
Torque106 Nm104 Nm
Weight190 kg177 kg
Seat height33 mm32 mm
Fuel capacity6.1 L3.7 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission6-speed6-speed
Front brakesDouble disc. 4-pistonDouble disc
Rear brakesSingle disc. 4-pistonSingle disc
Tires120/70-ZR17 / 190/55-ZR17 120/70-ZR17 / 180/55-ZR17

MV Agusta Brutale 990R vs Ducati Monster S4R S Testastretta — which should you buy?

Picking between the MV Agusta Brutale 990R and the Ducati Monster S4R S Testastretta usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the MV Agusta Brutale 990R brings 139 hp in a 190 kg package, while the Ducati Monster S4R S Testastretta counters with 128 hp at 177 kg.

Our spec tables above highlight the winning number on each line. For the full rider-focused reviews including real-world fuel economy, service costs and available colors, click into either bike: